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Detecting these weather phenomena using radar technology holds promise for reducing the impact of such accidents and improving road maintenance operations. Weather radars operating at different frequencies, such as C- and X-band, prove effective in graupel detection by analyzing variations in backscattered signals within the same radar volume. When particle diameters exceed 5 mm, the study of Mie scattering characteristics across different melting ratios reveals insights. The dual frequency ratio (DFR) shows potential for graupel detection. The DFR presents wider variations with ten-times difference in melting ratios with increased density, offering opportunities for precise detection. Additionally, the DFR amplitude rises with temperature changes. However, for hydrometeor diameters below approximately 3 mm, and within the Rayleigh region, the DFR exhibits minimal fluctuations. Hence, this technique is best suited for diameters exceeding 3 mm for optimal efficacy. Additionally, a \u201cdetection alert\u201d for graupel\/hail has been proposed. 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